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TRAIL 2025 | MARKER 10 Hey Reader, October has felt like sprinting through a marathon I signed up for on purpose. My schedule is filled with projects, courses, teaching prep, and family life. And while it’s a lot, I’m feeling fueled by the momentum. As the year winds down, I know I’ll lean into a bit of “wintering,” because these batteries will need to recharge. In this marker, I’m sharing what’s next on the horizon, including news about the Out of Merritt Island Bird Photography Conference,...
TRAIL 2025 | MARKER 09 Hello September! This past month, I waded into new territory—literally—during an aquatics course for my next Master Naturalist certification. I came prepared with underwater housing and high hopes of photographing fish, but Mother Nature had other plans. Heavy storms washed out Newfound Gap Road in the Smokies, and the rivers fared no better. The water was so cloudy it felt like snorkeling through chocolate milk instead of peering into another world. All I carried home...
TRAIL 2025 | MARKER 08 Hello there Reader, August has arrived with muddy boots, salamander-filled memory cards, and a calendar bursting at the seams. I’ve been bouncing between naturalist courses in the Smokies, editing marathons, and planning for 2026, all while soaking in these fleeting summer days with my kids. In this marker, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my recent amphibians and reptiles field course, and the surprising ways night photography builds patience and presence — plus...